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    Side by side

    Lilac of Riga (Рижская Сирень, 2022) vs. Bas de Soie

    Moderately similar
    New comparison

    Bas de Soie wears longer on skin, while Lilac of Riga (Рижская Сирень, 2022) projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Lilac of Riga (Рижская Сирень, 2022) vs. Bas de Soie
    Lilac of Riga (Рижская Сирень, 2022)Bas de Soie
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20222010
    GenderFemaleUnisex
    PerfumerChristopher Sheldrake
    Best seasonFallSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Lilac of Riga (Рижская Сирень, 2022)

    Floral
    Fresh
    Tobacco
    Amber
    Powdery
    Woody
    Sweet
    Warm Spicy

    Bas de Soie

    Green
    Iris
    Floral
    Powdery
    Earthy
    Fresh Spicy
    Violet
    Musky

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    LilacCyclamenCitrus Blossom
    HyacinthGalbanum
    Heart
    Plum SyrupHeliotropeJasminePatchouli
    Iris
    Base
    TobaccoCinnamonAmbergrisSandalwoodLabdanum
    MuskSpicy Notes

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Lilac of Riga (Рижская Сирень, 2022) vs. Bas de Soie
    Lilac of Riga (Рижская Сирень, 2022)Bas de Soie
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongmoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Reinterpreting a beloved classic is always a risk. Lilac of Riga sidesteps the pressure entirely, it doesn't try to replace the original, just exist alongside it.Lilac of Riga (Рижская Сирень, 2022)
    Iris does powdery well. No hedging about it. The hyacinth keeps it from becoming a makeup compact, adds that cut-stem green underneath, a sharpness that prevents softness from curdling.Bas de Soie